A podcast episode sponsorship makes a brand the sponsor of a single episode. Listeners hear the brand's name at the start, and sometimes a short message and a mention in the show notes.
How it's sold
iHeartMedia, MacRumors and NRC sell it, with spots like a sponsor name read at the start of an episode or a featured sponsor segment. Bookings go through the publisher's sales team.
Typical price
A flat fee per episode is the usual basis, quoted on request.
What you supply
A logo for the show notes, a short script and a link or promo code.
Best for
Brands that want to be tied to one topic or a launch week.
Before you buy
Look at the typical downloads of past episodes, since one episode can vary a lot.